Suriname – 25 Gulden – 1985
Pick# 127b | Numista# 202176
A striking tribute to Suriname’s revolutionary spirit, the 1985 25 Gulden banknote captures the national pride and political transformation of the early republic era. Issued by the Centrale Bank van Suriname, this note is part of the 1982–1985 series and commemorates the events of 25 February 1980, when a military coup reshaped the country’s future.
🪖 Obverse:
Features the Monument of the Revolution, depicting five armed soldiers and a woman raising the national flag, symbolizing the unity and defiance of the Surinamese people.
Text: CENTRALE BANK VAN SURINAME – VIJF EN TWINTIG GULDEN – 1 NOVEMBER 1985
Color scheme: Green on multicolored underprint
Signature: Henk O. Goedschalk, President of the Central Bank
Printer: Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Netherlands
🏛️ Reverse:
Showcases the Presidential Palace of Suriname (Paleis van de President) in Paramaribo, a colonial-era landmark and symbol of state authority.
Includes a legal warning from the Surinaams Wetboek van Strafrecht (Surinamese Penal Code) against counterfeiting.
Serial numbers printed in black.
🔍 Additional Details:
Watermark: Head of a parrot
Size: 151 × 66 mm
Material: Paper
Demonetized: Yes
Series: 0435 to 0449 (Regular issue); 0434 (Replacement)
Catalog References:
Pick# 127b (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money)
Numista# 202176
💡 Collector Insights:
Part of the “9-test” serial system, where digits in the serial number add up to 9—a unique feature of this series.
A compelling piece for collectors of Caribbean political history, post-colonial currency, or revolutionary iconography.
Often paired with the 100 Gulden note from the same series for thematic sets.
